Forfar Loch and Balmashanner Hill

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Overview

Leisurely walk with long incline to monument. We will be taking our time. Lovely views over Angus hills. Please bring a packed lunch.

Saturday, 1 November 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: 160m / 525ft
Type:: circular

OS Map: 54 Local Grade: C

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Meeting point

Grid reference:: NO 43293 32356
Nearest postcode:: DD4 8JX
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Odeon Cinema Car Park, Douglas Road, Dundee.

Starting point

Grid reference:: NO 45059 50669
Nearest postcode:: DD8 1BT
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Leisure Centre Car Park, Forfar Loch.

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